Chamonix Mont-Blanc has just officially been labeled "Terre de Jeux 2024". A label to bring the Olympic dynamic to life on its territory, by putting more sport in the daily life of its inhabitants.
Terre de Jeux 2024 is unique in the history of the Olympic Games. It values communities that work for a more developed and inclusive practice of sport.
One goal: to federate a community of local authorities, convinced that sport changes lives. Terre de Jeux 2024 wants everyone to experience the emotions of the Games, change the daily lives of French people through sport and ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic adventure benefits as many people as possible.
Chamonix officially joins this labeled community, issued by the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games Organizing Committee. Consult here the list of the “Terre de Jeux 2024” label
Chamonix: cradle of the 1st Winter Olympics in 1924, Land of Games 2024!
The town of Chamonix, which continues the story, a century after hosting the first Winter Olympics. "Alongside Paris 2024, we look forward to sharing this beautiful popular festival, the opportunity also to celebrate the centenary of the VIII Olympiad: Chamonix for the Winter Olympics and Paris for the Summer Olympics. Thus, there Almost a century ago, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and Paris joined forces! Our town made history by organizing the very first Winter Olympic Games and Paris experienced its second Summer Games. This event has changed the life of the inhabitants of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and its heritage is still perpetuated in the valley. At each Winter Olympics since 1924, Chamoniards have been selected to represent France.
Today, our town is looking to the future with the desire to bring the emotions of sport to life for everyone and to involve Chamoniards around the Paris 2024 Games and the centenary of Chamonix 1924. On the way to 2024! "
